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Stunning Wedding Venue along the Shores of the Rappahannock River

By Shellie AnnePosted June 02, 2017
One couple found the perfect wedding venue in a mansion along the shores of the Rappahannock River at Belle Isle State Park in Virginia, and one photographer found his favorite color shoot.
Fabulous wedding venue Bel Air area at Belle Isle State Park - Photo credit required Chip Litherland from Eleven Weddings Photography

What's your camping style?

By Shellie AnnePosted May 24, 2017
Happy campers have been enjoying the great outdoors at Virginia State Parks for over 80 years. Park'rs we want to know, what is your preference, tent, RV or other?
Family and friends tent camping or RV

Virginia's secret wedding venue hidden in plain sight

By Guest BloggerPosted May 07, 2017
A hidden gem in central Virginia made for the most memorable day in this travel writer's life.
Sarah and Tim making an entrance as husband and wife at Swift Creek Hall, Pocahontas State Park Virginia

Best places to cool off this summer part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted April 28, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.
Having fun together cooling off  in the lake at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

A Nature Photographer Shares a Few of His Unexpected Finds

By Guest BloggerPosted April 20, 2017
One nature photographer and wildlife enthusiast shares a few of his unexpected finds at Pocahontas State Park while looking for something else.
Butterflies - The given name for a group of butterflies is Kaleidoscope, and looking at this shot it is easy to see why. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is Virginia

Best places to cool off this summer part 1

By Shellie AnnePosted April 19, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple suggestions and then a couple more after that.
This guarded swimming beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park is perfect in the hot summertime

Family Fishing and Crabbing Fun at Kiptopeke State Park

By Staci MartinPosted April 08, 2017
Third installment in Kiptopeke State Park Park of the Month series. Family Fishing and Crabbing Fun. This is updated and shared again in 2017 from 2014.
Family fishing together on the pier at Kiptopeke State Park, Virginia

A natural setting for weddings and other special celebrations

By Shellie AnnePosted March 12, 2017
From a historic plantation with formal gardens to lakefront gazebos, consider holding your special event at a Virginia State Park.
Dad walks his little girl to her espoused at this waterfront setting at Hungry Mother State Park

Waggin' Trails: Who Let the Dawgs Out?

By Junie BPosted January 20, 2017
Junie B wants to know who let the dawgs out at Virginia State Barks in this edition of the Waggin' Trails series.
Adam and his German Shepard, Leia at Powhatan State Park! A different way to spend black Friday.

Amazing places to stay overnight in the parks that aren't cabins

By Shellie AnnePosted October 04, 2016
Did you know Virginia State Parks has options other than cabins and camping for staying overnight? Learn more about them in this article.
Bel Air House comfortable library that looks out on the lawn and deep creek of the beautiful Rappahannock River from Belle Isle State Park, Virginia


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